My Day with 1st Option Models

It's an unfortunate thing that models sometimes acquire a bad name when they attempt to get one another down because of the high competition or pressure they are under.  That cannot be said for the 1st Option family. I use the word "family" because that is the word Jules Fallon uses to describe her company.

I accompanied Jules Fallon and her team of five models and one assistant on the 16th September to Liffey Valley shopping centre for a styling workshop in which the models would display looks Jules pulled from different stores in Liffey Valley that would appeal to women and young ladies alike. I arrived an hour early and roamed the centre to familiarise myself with the stores Jules would be working with. There was an amazing array of stores from Topshop to Office to H&M. I met Jules in a boardroom in the management suite and she greeted me with a warm hug and a kiss on the cheek. It immediately felt like I knew this woman for a good part of my life. She attracts you in like a moth to a flame and you cannot help but want to know more and more about her and her company (family). Soon after, her family arrives. I am greeted by beautiful beaming long legged young women by the names of Sheona, Helena, Irma, Angelica (Angie) and Paula, who are all happy to see a new face and eager to know my purpose. I beam back at them amazed by their beauty, stature, professionalism and also, their love for Jules Fallon. They  catch up on each others' lives and I quickly understand that when these ladies come to work, they come to work with people they trust, love and support.

It saddens me to say that there was a veil of tribulation over the heads of this family. One of their own was suffering a great loss and it was apparent that they were heart broken over this disaster. However they kept their heads high and worked extremely hard for their client. I turned to Jules to ask her why she did not feel as though she should cancel this job because of recent events. She replied that she would never let down her client because they are family too. In that moment I envied Jules and her extended family and how close everyone was to each other in 1st Option as I had never experienced such camaraderie in this industry.

Seeing everyone working so hard I decided it would be terrible of me not to get involved so I assisted a wonderful young woman by the name of Caroline who is one of Jules's assistants. She is a spirited girl with unparalleled organisational skills and the day runs smoothly because of her efforts. I help organise the clothes and make sure they are in their proper order so the girls are not searching for their outfits and they know exactly where they are and what they are wearing. Jules acted as the MC for the workshop describing the looks the models were wearing and reasons she had chosen certain pieces in relation to what is in fashion at the moment as each model posed on a podium for a crowd that had quickly formed outside Dunnes Stores in front of Jules and her team. From working on Xposé to hosting big events, this is nothing more than a normal day at work for Jules. It is obvious that she has been doing this awhile and is very good at what she does. At the end of the show more than one audience member approached Jules either to ask where she sourced a certain outfit or if she is the shopping centre's personal stylist.

My time with the 1st Option's family was very enjoyable. There are an amazing group of people and it is apparent why they are the best at what they do and why their clients love working with them so much. I hope to work very closely with them again as they have become infectious and you just want be apart of their family after getting to know them for an afternoon.

90's Grunge is BACK!

I've never been so excited about a trend in awhile after I heard 90's grunge is in. I think back to all those punk rock bands I used to listen to and what I used to wear to idolise them whilst I was jumping around my room listening to their latest singles (don't act like that wasn't you!).

 What's even more amazing about this is MAC and our wallet friendly Penney's has jumped on board the grunge train as well as our oul reliable rebel Rihanna in association with River Island.

MAC Winter Trend

Rihanna for RI - AW13

Penney's Grunge Collection

This trend could possibly be my favourite fashion trend! Best start stocking up! xo

Rihanna For River Island Autumn 2013..

I for one am loving Rihanna's collections for River Island, and its only about to get better.

I watched a sneak peak video on youtube of her collection for a/w and everything looks amazing. There is a section full of cameo  which I adore and Rihanna has also decided to get more into hats and bags which is awesome.

Watch the video for Rihanna's upcoming collection here....

Kids That Will Make You Rethink How You Dress

Here is a compilation of children that have style so good they make Sinatra look like a hobo.... I think Ron Burgundy would agree with me.

I'm just saying, you might want to rethink your wardrobe at this stage....

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What My Tutor Wore - 27/05/13

This is one of my gorgeous tutors at LA College of Creative Arts, Ornagh Lee. Obsessed with crossfit training and an amazing makeup artist specialising in bridal. 

Disco Pants: American Apparel

Jacket: Vera Moda

Top: Forever 21

Boots: RiverIsland

Chain: Topshop

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Rihanna's 777 Tour

Rihanna wanted to promote her album Unapologetic and her world tour called Diamonds by doing the 777 tour. She designed this tour to showcase in seven countries in seven days. Basically this turns into sevens days of no sleep and partying during the show and the partying at the after party. Crazy.

If you think you adored Rihanna before today, I would suggest watching this 3 part documentary on the 777 tour. I loved her before, now, I have no words for my admiration. None. RiRi is my girl (although she doesn't know it). I never understood the hard work and effort and just the fact that this chick does.not.stop.EVER.


Rihanna boarded her ENTIRE crew and herself on the same 777 plane and flew to each location. Mexico, Toronto, Stockholm, Paris, Berlin, London and finally New York.

"If you load 70 cases of champagne alone, forget the cognac onto a plane, you're just going to one country. I can TELL you, that's going to go off the rails. Seven countries? Add the cognac add the no sleep... everything else.... you're surprised?" - Journalist

"We wanted to do a seven show tour in seven countries in seven days and do it on a 777 plane." - Rihanna

And that they did.

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Trending - #EarCuffs

Ear cuffs have become a huge trend as of recent. They add so much to your look. People think that more than one cuff is a bit much. However I tend to stack three on ear on the side of my head with the side cut. I suppose its personal choice but I wouldn't limit myself to one. I recently took out my cuff piercing because 6 months after I got it pierced and it has not healed yet, I realised that it is not that it has not healed, its actually because my body was rejected the piercing itself (way to go, cost me €30) and that's why this photo is in black and white, because my ear is a little red. Ok, its a lot red.

I got my cuffs in Topshop. €4.50 in the sale for 6 of them (WAYHAY!).

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MakeUp Look - Work

When it comes to makeup looks for work, I always like there to be a sort of "vocal point" to the makeup whether its a strong lip colour, statement cat liner flick or a strong smokey eye.

Today I went for a bold dark lip colour, strong brows and soft natural smokey eye. This look is very striking with nice contouring and soft highlighting.

Comment for a tutorial or product description.

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I'm Wearing Black Until They Make Something Darker

I'm going to open with my personal opinion of the colour black. I adore black. I think it represents a medley of things; mystery, sophistication, seduction, comfort, strength and so much more. The LBD has been around for years and there's a reason why. Women feel comfortable in black; its slimming and gives a sense of empowerment. Black is a bold colour that can strengthen any look. A strong bold red lip and a strictly black outfit can say so much by doing so little. My wardrobe is predominately black mainly because I feel my best in black and because its a very professional colour.

Black is not actually a colour in itself. It is the absence of colour entirely. That is another reason why I find it alluring. Before the Big Bang there was darkness - blackness; and the world will potentially end in the same way.

In no way am I encouraging or suggesting that your wardrobe be filled with dark clothes. I am merely saying that there is more reason to love black other than the fact that you look slimmer in it. There is a history to the "colour" black and what it symbolises. Frans Hals painted with 27 shades of black.

So when you go put on your next LBD or black blazer that you have always received compliments with, know that when you wear it, you're saying more about yourself than you might realise.

Have a good weekend!

RCKMUA

What I Wore

This is my closest imitation of the goddess that is RiRi

 Hat: Ebay
Leggings: Topshop
Blazer: Zara Basic
Zip Up: New Look
Necklace: Penneys
Shoes: Korky's
Crop Top Tshirt: Topshop (Can't really see it)

The woman herself